The County Book, Anne Arundel County

Well drilling

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Deadlines

Well completion report due within 45 days after completion

The well completion report is due within 45 days after completion of the well.

Jurisdiction: Maryland

Source: MDE Well Completion Report form (state form)

Checked against this source on 2026-10-30

Renewals

Board of Well Drillers licenses expire June 1 of each odd-numbered year

Every license under the State Board of Well Drillers (classes: well driller, pump installer, water conditioner installer, each carrying a license bond under Environment Article Title 13) expires June 1 of each odd-numbered year, on a 2-year term. The renewal fee is $100 to $200.

Jurisdiction: Maryland

Source: MDE Well Driller License permit guide; Board bond forms (MSBWD)

Checked against this source on 2026-10-30

Paperwork

A well permit is required before drilling and is valid 12 months

A permit is required before drilling a well. The permit is valid 12 months from issuance. The county fee is capped at $160 per well except in Anne Arundel County, where the fee is actual cost; replacement wells are capped at 50 percent.

Jurisdiction: Maryland

Source: Md. Code, Environment ยงยง 9-1306, 9-1307

Checked against this source on 2026-10-30